Manual For Boss RC-505

Owners Manual
* This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 9599).

Once you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please back them up as described in Backing up to your computer (p. 27).
* The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for
playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, change the system setting Auto Off (p. 22) to OFF as described on Basic
Procedure for Editing the Settings (p. 5).
Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep,
you should save them beforehand.
To restore power, turn the power on again (p. 7).
Main Features
The RC-505 is a live performance tool that lets you record your vocal or guitar performance and then play it back instantly.
You can maximize your live performance potential by layering sounds in real time.
Combine five loop tracks for a variety of expressive possibilities.
Input FX are provided for recording, letting you use effects such as robot voice or vocoder to make your phrase loops
even more diverse.
Track FX are provided for the playback tracks, letting you enhance and develop your live performances by applying
effects that simulate changing the rotational speed of a turntable or the stuttering created by repeated notes on a
sampler.
Combine previously-recorded phrase loops with realtime recording to make your performances even more exciting. You
can also import WAV files from your computer to use as phrase loops.
Use the RC-505 in conjunction with other MIDI equipment for an even broader range of live performance possibilities.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (p. 33; p. 34). These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured
that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read Owners Manual in its entirety. This manual should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright 2013 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS
CORPORATION.
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Contents
Main Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview of the RC-505. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Operation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connections (Rear Panel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Input Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Phantom Power Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning On the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Example of Actual Loop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recording on a Single Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recording on Multiple Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Saving a Phrase Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Saving a Phrase Memory (Write). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exchanging Phrase Memories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Deleting a Phrase Memory (Initialize). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Copying a Track from Another Phrase Memory (Copy Track) . . . . . 11
Loading Frequently-Used Settings (User Set). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Track 15 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a Track Backward (Reverse). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Playback Level of the Tracks (Play Level). . . . . 12
Adjusting the Positioning of the Tracks Sound (Pan). . . . . . . 12
Specifying How the Track Will Play (One-Shot). . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifying Whether to Apply Track FX (Track FX) . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing Only a Single Track (Play Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifying How the Track Will Start (Start Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifying How the Track Will Stop (Stop Mode). . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifying the Number of Measures in a Track (Measure). . 13
Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback (Loop Sync). . . . . 13
Synchronizing the Tempo of the Tracks (Tempo Sync) . . . . . 14
Phrase Memory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Phrase Memory Volume (Memory Level). . . . 15
Specifying a Phrase Memorys Tempo (Tempo). . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Compressor Depth (Comp Level) . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Reverb Depth (Reverb Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the Overdub Method (Overdub Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the Switching Order of Recording g Overdub
g Playback (Rec Action). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifying how the Track will Switch (Single Play Change). 15
Automatically Correcting the Timing of Button Presses
(Loop Quantize). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifying the Length of Loop Sync (Loop Length). . . . . . . . 16
Specifying the Tracks Started by the [ALL START/STOP]
Button (All Start). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade In/Out (Fade Time). . . . . . .16
Specifying the Assignment Target Track (Target Track). . . . . 16
Naming Phrase Memories (Memory Names) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers
(Assign). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Enabling Assignments 18 (Assign Switch). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifying the Controller (Assign Source). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifying the Footswitch Operation (Source Mode) . . . . . . 17
Specifying the Assignment Target (Assign Target). . . . . . . . . 17
Specifying the Target Range (Target Range). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to External Pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rhythm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the Rhythm Volume (Rhythm Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the Rhythm Sound (Rhythm Pattern). . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) for the Rhythm
Sound (Beat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Outputting the Rhythm Only to Headphones
(Rhythm Line Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing a Count-In When Recording (Recording Count-In). 19

Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In). . . . . . . 19
Specifying how the Rhythm Sound will Stop
(Rhythm Stop). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Input FX/Track FX settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting the FX Type (FX Type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FX Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-505). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Displays Brightness (LCD Contrast). . . . . . . . . 22
Play Screen Setting (Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Loop Indicator Setting (Indicator). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Auto Off Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Output Level of the LINE OUTPUT Jacks
(Line Output Level). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enabling the Input Audio to be Output from the LINE
OUTPUT Jacks (Input Line Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifying What the [OUTPUT LEVEL] Knob Will Adjust
(Output Level Select). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
USB-Related Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifying the Output Destination for USB Audio Input
(USB Audio Routing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the USB Audio Input Volume (USB In Level). . . . . 24
Adjusting the USB Audio Output Volume (USB Out Level). .24
MIDI-Related Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI Receive Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI Omni Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI Transmit Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Synchronizing the Tempo (MIDI Sync). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Choosing MIDI or USB for Synchronization
(MIDI Sync Source). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI Program Change Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting to Your Computer via USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting the RC-505 to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
USB Function Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using USB to Exchange Files with Your Computer
(USB Mass Storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting an External MIDI Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
About MIDI Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MIDI settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC-505. . . . . . 28
Controlling the RC-505 from an External MIDI Device. . . . . . 29
Connecting Two RC-505 Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Error Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Rhythm Pattern List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
IMPORTANT NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Basic Operation
Overview of the RC-505
Saving
How the RC-505 is organized

Phrase Memory 99
Track
Input FX
Track 1
Phrase Memory
Phrase Memory 1
Track FX
Track 2
Rhythm
Track 3
Track 4
FX
Track 5
System
Rhythm
USB
System Settings (settings that apply to the entire RC-505)
MIDI
What are tracks 15 (p. 12) and phrase memories (p. 15)?
Appendix
The RC-505 provides five tracks that are used to record and play back the sound of an instrument or a microphone.
These five tracks combined form what is called a phrase memory. Up to 99 phrase memories can be stored.
Tracks 15, Rhythm, Input FX, and Track FX settings are saved individually for each phrase memory.
What is a rhythm? (p. 19)

In addition to the five tracks, the RC-505 can also play a Rhythm. You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you
specify.
What is the Input FX and Track FX? (p. 20)

You can apply effects to the audio input and to the sound of the tracks, respectively.
These effects are referred to as Input FX and Track FX.
What are system settings? (p. 22)

English
Settings that apply to the entire RC-505, such as those for the contrast of the display, the auto off function, the USB, and MIDI
functions, are called system settings.
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Fr
It
Es
Recording versus Overdub
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In this manual, we refer to the act of recording to an empty track for the first time as recording. Any subsequent recordings that are made,
which are added on top of the existing recording, we refer to as overdub.
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Basic Operation Guide

Adjusting the Input Level
Cancelling a Recording/Overdub (Undo)

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You can adjust the input level.
Heres how to cancel recording/overdubbing for a track.

1. Press the [UNDO/REDO] button.
The [ / ] buttons of each track will blink.
Input FX, Track FX

You can apply effects to the audio input and to
the sound of the tracks, respectively.
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Three types of effect settings are stored in buttons

[A][C].
[ / ] button
Explanation
Green
Undo is available
Red
Redo is available
Unlit
Undo/redo unavailable
* Redo is only available for overdub.
Turning an Effect On
2. Press the [ / ] button of the track that you want to undo/
Press a button [A][C] to make it light.
redo.
3. Press the [UNDO/REDO] button once again to return to the
Turning an Effect Off
normal state.
Press the lit button [A][C] to make it go dark.
Controlling an Effect
Adjusts the Volume
Turn the [INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knob.
To Change the Effect Type
Adjusts the volume of the RC-505.
1. Press a button [A][C] to make it light.

2. Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the effect type you
want.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
Starting All Tracks Simultaneously

Heres how to start playing all tracks simultaneously.
Starting All Tracks Simultaneously

Press the [ALL START/STOP] button.
Stopping All Tracks Simultaneously

During playback or recording, press the [ALL START/STOP]
button.
You can use All Start to specify the tracks that
will start simultaneously.
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Adjusting the Volume of the Tracks 15

The track sliders adjust the volume of tracks 15.
Recording/Overdub/Playback/Clear
The loop indicator shows the

track status, loop position, and
level.
To perform recording, overdub, and playback, press the [ / ]

button as shown in the diagram.
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Loop playback will occur if a phrase exists.
Indicator
Lit
Phrase exists
Unlit
No Phrase
Indicator
Recording
Overdub
Playback
Recording will start when

you press the [ / ]
button.
Pressing the [ / ] button at
the point you want to loop will
switch to overdubbing.
Record additional
layers while playing
back the loop.
Play back the loop.
* Pressing the [ / ] button will normally switch the RC-505s state in the order
of recording g overdub g playback. However, if desired, you can change
this order to recording g playback g overdub (p. 15).
Red
Recording
Yellow
Overdub
Green
Playback
Clear
Unlit
Stopped
The track will be cleared.
Stop
Press for two Regardless of the timing, pressing the
seconds or [ ] button will stop the track.
longer
Saving
The Play Screen

Selecting a Phrase Memory
Level Meter Indication
Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob.
Parameter View
Shows the playback level of tracks 15.

[
][
01
INIT MEMORY
buttons
Shows the parameters of tracks 15.

][
buttons
01 INIT MEMORY
REVERS - - - o -
][
Track
INIT MEMORY
buttons
Phrase Memory
Phrase memory number
By pressing the [ ] [ ] buttons you can check the on/off status for Reverse (p. 12), One-Shot
(p. 12), and Play Mode (Multi; p. 12), and also check the remaining recordable time (p. 22).
Name
Phrase Memory
Tracks 15
Rhythm
System
Track FX
Rhythm
Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings

Input FX
Basic Operation
You can use the system setting Display

to change the play screen that appears Page 22
immediately after startup.
FX
Editing the RC-505s settings is a simple and consistent procedure.

Before you continue, please take a moment to learn the basic editing
procedures.
1. Press the button (Left figure) for the type of item you want to
edit.
Reference
System
For details about each item, refer to the page given in the
corresponding index tab.
2. Use the [
] [ ] buttons to select the desired parameter.

Then use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to edit the value.
Select a parameter
USB
Edit the value
MIDI
Master:Memory
Level
100
3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
Appendix
Saving
If you select a different phrase memory or turn off
the power after recording or editing the settings,
the recorded content or edited settings will be lost.
If you want to keep the data, you must save it.
1. Press the [WRITE] button.
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2. Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the save-destination.

3. Press the [WRITE] button to save.
Setting the Tempo

Heres how to specify the tempo of the rhythm (Phrase Memory
Tempo; p. 15).
Tap Tempo
In addition to the five tracks, the RC-505 can also

play a rhythm. You can record while listening to a
rhythm at the tempo you specify.
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Sounding a Rhythm
Press the RHYTHM [START/STOP] button.
Changing the Rhythm Volume or Settings
1. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button.

2. Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo.
1. Press the RHYTHM [EDIT] button.

2. Make changes as described in Basic Procedure for Editing the
Settings (above).
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It
Hold down the [TAP TEMPO] button.
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Adjusting the Tempo
Returning to the Original Tempo
English
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button several times at intervals of the

tempo you want.
Sounding a Rhythm
Es
If you want, you can output the rhythm only to headphones as a

click tone. Refer to Outputting the Rhythm Only to Headphones
(Rhythm Line Out) (p. 19).
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Connections (Rear Panel)

[POWER] switch
This turns the power on/off.
Adjusting the Input Level

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Adjust each [INPUT LEVEL] knob so that the PEAK indicator lights only
occasionally, when the level of the input is at its highest.
DC IN jack
INPUT AUX jack
INPUT INST jack
INPUT MIC jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
Use a stereo mini-plug cable to

connect your audio player here.
Connect your guitar, bass, or

effects unit to these jacks.
Connect your microphone here.
To adjust the input level of the

AUX jack, adjust the volume of
the connected device (audio
player, etc.).
Use the L jack and R jack when

connecting a stereo-output
effects unit. Use only the L jack if
youre using a monaural source.
* Use only the included AC adaptor. Using any

other adaptor may cause overheating and
malfunction.
* This instrument is equipped

with balanced (XLR) type
jacks. Wiring diagrams for
these jacks are shown below.
Make connections after first
checking the wiring diagrams
of other equipment you
intend to connect.
Secure the power cord (p. 7)
Phantom Power Setting

If youre using a condenser mic that requires
phantom power, turn phantom power on as
described below.
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack
LINE OUTPUT jacks
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the cursor [ ] button to select
You can connect

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expression pedal (EV-5,
etc. ; sold separately) or footswitches (FS-5U,
FS-6; sold separately) here, and use them to
control a variety of parameters.
Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor

speakers.
3. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to
If your system is monaural, use only the L

jack. Sound that was input in stereo will also
be output monaurally.
PhantomPower.
select ON.
Sys:PhantomPower
ON
4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the
play screen.
USB port
You can use a commercially available
USB cable to connect the RC-505
to your computer, and use the
computer to read/write RC-505
tracks (WAV files).
PHONES jack
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You can also use the RC-505 to play sound from

your computer via USB AUDIO, and use USB MIDI to
synchronize the tempo with a DAW thats running on
your computer.
MIDI connectors
For connecting MIDI device.
Connect a set of headphones (sold

separately) here.
Outputting the rhythm only to headphones

If you want, you can output the rhythm only
to headphones as a click tone.
* WARNING: Precautions concerning use of

phantom power supply
Always turn the phantom power off when
connecting any device other than condenser
microphones that require phantom power.
You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply
phantom power to dynamic microphones,
audio playback devices, or other devices that
dont require such power. Be sure to check the
specifications of any microphone you intend to
use by referring to the manual that came with it.
(This instruments phantom power: 48 V DC, 10
mA Max)
For details, refer to Outputting the Rhythm

Only to Headphones (Rhythm Line Out)(p. 19).
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Saving
Turning On the Power
Basic Operation
Once everything is properly connected (p. 6), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong
order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.
Turn on the power to your amp last.
When powering down
Turn off the power to your amp first.
Track
When powering up
Phrase Memory
1. Turn the [POWER] switch ON.
Rhythm
FX
Caution when turning on the power

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.
System
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when
switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Caution when turning off the power
While the RC-505 is in the following states, you must never turn off the power. Doing so may cause all the saved data to be lost.
While recording/overdub/playing back
USB
While undoing/redoing
While switching between phrase memories
While the following messages are displayed
Now working.., Now writing..., Now copying.., Exchanging.., Initializing...
MIDI
Appendix
Secure the power cord

On the bottom of the RC-505 there is a slot (cord hook) for securing the power cord of the
AC adapter.
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out
accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the DC IN jack, anchor the power cord
using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
Caution when connecting

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
* Before connecting or disconnecting any connection cables, be sure all the volume controls in your system are set to minimum.
English
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (AUX/INST jacks) may be low. If this
happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
Caution when using a microphone
* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
De
Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
Fr
Lowering volume levels.
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* If the speakers and microphone are close together, the sound played back from the speakers may be picked up by the microphone. If you record
or overdub in such a state, the speakers playback picked up by the microphone will also be recorded. You should separate the speakers and
microphone so that the playback from the speakers is not picked up by the microphone.
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Example of Actual Loop Recording

Lets try loop-recording the following simple 8-beat phrase of vocal percussion (using your voice to imitate the sounds of a drum set) via a
microphone.
Bass drum
Snare drum
Hi-hat
Dun!
Pah!
Chi!
Preparations
1. Connect your microphone, and adjust the input level (Adjusting the Input Level (p. 6)).
2. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select an empty phrase memory (the [EDIT] buttons of all tracks are unlit).
INIT MEMORY
Available tracks for recording/overdub

Recording/overdub can be performed on only one track at a time.
For example, if all tracks in the phrase memory are empty, and youre recording track 1, pressing the track 2 [ / ] button will switch track 1 to
playback, and recording will occur on track 2.
Track 1 button
Track 1
Track 2 button
Recording
Track 2
Track 3
Track 3 button
Playback
Recording
Playback
Recording
Record while listening to the rhythm sound

In addition to its five tracks, the RC-505 can sound a rhythm. By recording while you listen to a rhythm at the tempo
youve specified, you can record at an accurate tempo. For details, refer to Rhythm Settings (p. 19).
Saving
Recording on a Single Track

3
With this method, youll overdub all of the sounds on track 1.
Press the track 1 [ / ] button to start

recording.
Record your vocal into the microphone:

Dun! Dun! Dun! ...
When two measures have ended,

press the track 1 [ / ] button to
loop the sound at that point.
Track
Basic Operation
Phrase Memory
Overdub your vocal into

the microphone:
Pah! Pah! Pah!
Recording
Overdub
Overdub your vocal into

the microphone:
Chi! Chi! Chi!
FX
Rhythm
6
Press the track 1 [ / ] button to switch
to loop playback.
System
The sound will

automatically
start over at the
end of the second
measure.
USB
Loop Playback
MIDI
With this method, youll record the bass drum sound on track 1, the snare drum sound on track 2, and the hi-hat sound on track 3. By recording these
sounds on multiple tracks, you can gain additional performance options, such as stopping just the hi-hat (track 3).
Record your vocal into the

microphone:
Pah! Pah! Pah!
Record your vocal into the

microphone:
Chi! Chi! Chi!
Record your vocal into the microphone:

Dun! Dun! Dun! ...
When two measures have ended, press the

track 2 [ / ] button to loop the sound at that
point, and change the recording track to track 2.
Track 1
Track 2
Press the track 3 [ / ]

button to loop the sound
at that point, and change
the recording track to
track 3.
English
Press the track 1 [ / ] button to

start recording.
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Recording on Multiple Tracks
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Track 3
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Press the track 3 [ / ] button to loop the

sound at that point.
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Saving a Phrase Memory

Saving a Phrase Memory (Write)
If you select a different phrase memory or turn off the power after
recording or editing the settings, the recorded content or edited
settings will be lost. If you want to keep the data, you must save it.
Exchanging Phrase Memories

You can exchange phrase memories with one another, rearranging
the phrase memories.
1. Select an exchange-source phrase memory.

3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until Exchange appears in
the display.
Number
The Write screen appears.

Number
Exchange
My Memory
13
Exchange-Destination Phrase Memory
Write to
INIT MEMORY
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destination phrase memory.
Save-Destination Phrase Memory
5. Press the [WRITE] button; the phrase memories will be
2. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the savedestination phrase memory.
This procedure is not required if the phrase memory number is

acceptable as is.
Phrase memory numbers in which data has already been saved
are shown in parentheses, and cannot be overwritten.
Write to
My Memory
4. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the exchange-
( 13)
If the phrase memory cannot be saved because there is

insufficient free memory, the display indicates Memory Full!
In this case, delete unneeded phrase memories (p. 10) and then
try the recording operation again.
3. Press the [WRITE] button; the phrase memory will be

saved.
If you decide to cancel the save operation, press the [EXIT]

button.
You cant overwrite (i.e., save to) a phrase memory that already
contains data. If the display indicates Not Empty!, select an
empty phrase memory in which to save your data.
You can assign a name to the phrase memory. For details, refer
to Naming Phrase Memories (Memory Names) (p. 16).
exchanged.
If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
Deleting a Phrase Memory

(Initialize)
This operation erases a phrase memory and initializes its settings.
Once you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please
back them up as described in Backing up to your computer
(p. 27).
1. Select the phrase memory that you want to delete.

3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until Initialize appears in the
display.
Number
Initialize
My Memory
13
Phrase Memory to be Deleted
4. Press the [WRITE] button; the phrase memory will be

deleted.
NOTE
* Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or improper operation of the unit. You
should back up important data as described in Backing up to your computer (p. 27).
* All due care is taken during repairs to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases, such as when there is damage to the memory, it may
not be possible to restore the data.
* Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the units memory once it has been lost. Roland
Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
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Phrase Memory A
1. To prevent loss of the content of the current work, press

Since you need to confirm the sound of the current source track,
you must select the copy-source phrase memory once in Copy
Track. Save the phrase memory so the content of the current
operation is not lost.
track you want to copy is recorded.
the display.
Copy-Source Track
Copy-Destination Track
] [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and turn the

[MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the copy-source track,
copy-destination phrase memory and track.
Track numbers in which data has already been saved are shown in
parentheses, and cannot be overwritten.
Copy Track1 to
Memory13(Track2)
6. Press the [WRITE] button; the track will be copied.
When copying is finished, the play screen returns to the display.
Track
Rhythm
FX
Load User Set
* The user set contains one set of settings.
Saving settings as the user set

1. Select the phrase memory whose settings you want to
save as the user set.

3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until WriteUsrSet appears in
the display.
Number
WriteUsrSet
My Memory
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Save-Destination Phrase Memory
4. Press the [WRITE] button to save the settings as the user
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5. Use the [
Phrase Memory B
MIDI
Copy-Destination Phrase memory
User Set
USB
Copy Track1 to
Memory12 Track1
Write User Set
System

4. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until Copy Track appears in
FX
FX
2. In the Play screen, select the phrase memory in which the
Rhythm
Rhythm
the [WRITE] button twice to save the current phrase

memory.
Track
Phrase Memory
This is a convenient method to use when you need a pattern with

the same backing, as it allows you to prepare tracks simply and
easily without having to start recording from scratch again.
If you save your frequently-used phrase memory settings as the

user set, youll be able to quickly load those settings when needed,
for example during a live performance.
Track
You can take a specific track from a phrase memory and copy it to
the current phrase memory.
Loading Frequently-Used Settings

(User Set)
Saving
Copying a Track from Another Phrase

Memory (Copy Track)
Basic Operation
Saving a Phrase Memory
set.
Loading the user set

1. Select the phrase memory into which you want to load
the user set.

3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until Load UsrSet appears in
the display.
Number
15
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Load UsrSet
My Memory
Load-Destination Phrase Memory
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4. Press the [WRITE] button; the user set will be loaded.

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Track 15 Settings
Here you can specify the playback method and other settings individually for each track.
For details of the procedure on setting up, refer to Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings (p. 5).
MEMO
Use the [
symbol.
][
] buttons to select parameters. By pressing the [EDIT] button several times, you can also jump to parameters marked by the
Parameter
Value
Track1:Reverse
OFF
Explanation
Playing a Track Backward (Reverse)

Specifies conventional playback (OFF) or reverse playback (ON).
* When Reverse is set to ON, you wont be able to switch to overdubbing after a recording has been completed.
Track1:PlayLevel
100
Adjusting the Playback Level of the Tracks (Play Level)

Adjusts the playback level of the tracks.
Play Level is a different parameter than the sliders of tracks [1][5]. Use the track
[1][5] sliders for temporary adjustments of the volume between tracks.
Track1:Pan
CENTER
Adjusting the Positioning of the Tracks Sound (Pan)

Adjusts the positioning (panning) of the tracks sound.
L50
CENTER
R50
Track1:1Shot
OFF
With the CENTER setting, the sound will be heard from the center.
L settings position the sound toward the left, and R settings position the sound toward the right.
With a setting of L50, the sound will be heard only from the left.
Specifying How the Track Will Play (One-Shot)

Specifies whether the track playback will be one-shot (ON) or not one-shot (OFF; conventional loop playback).
Track 1 One-Shot: OFF
If One-Shot is ON,
playback will stop when
it reaches the end of the
phrase.
Track 2 One-Shot: ON
Track 3 One-Shot: OFF
OFF
Conventional loop playback.

The phrase will play only once from the beginning to the end of the track, and then stop automatically (One-Shot Playback).
ON
If you press the [ / ] button during playback, playback will begin again from the beginning of the
track (Retrigger Playback). Overdub cannot be carried out.
If you do not want to synchronize with the other tracks, set Tempo Sync (p. 14) to OFF.
Track1:Track FX
ON
Track1:Play Mode
MULTI
Specifying Whether to Apply Track FX (Track FX)

Specifies whether to apply track FX (ON) or not (OFF).
Playing Only a Single Track (Play Mode)

If a tracks play mode is MULTI, it can play back simultaneously with other tracks. However tracks whose play mode
is SINGLE will play back one at a time. For example you might have three tracks set to SINGLE and use them to
switch between melody-A, melody-B, and the bridge, with the other tracks set to MULTI and used for the vocal
performance.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
SINGLE
SINGLE
SINGLE
MULTI
MULTI
If Play Mode is SINGLE, the track thats

currently playing will stop when you start
playback of another SINGLE track.
* If Single Play Change (p. 15) is set to LOOP END, the track will change at the end of the loop.
* To ensure that playback always takes place from the beginning of the phrase, you need to set Loop Sync (p. 13) to
OFF.
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MULTI
Play back all tracks
SINGLE
Play back only a single track
Track1:StartMode
IMMEDIATE
Value
Specifying How the Track Will Start (Start Mode)

When playing back track, you can select whether to start playback with a fade-in or have playback start immediately.
FADE IN
Track
IMMEDIATE
Playback starts immediately.

Playback starts while fading in.
* You can use Fade Time (p. 16) to specify the length of the fade-in.
Phrase Memory
Track1:Stop Mode
IMMEDIATE
Explanation
Saving
Parameter
Specifying How the Track Will Stop (Stop Mode)

Specifies how the track will stop when you press the [ ] button.
Rhythm
The [ / ] indicator will blink until playback stops.

If you press the [ ] button once again before playback stops, playback will stop immediately.
* You cant overdub during the time until playback stops.
IMMEDIATE
LOOP END
Playback will stop immediately.

Playback will fade out and then stop.
* You can use Fade Time (p. 16) to specify the length of the fade-out.
FX
FADE OUT
Playback will continue to the end of the loop, and then stop.
Specifying the Number of Measures in a Track (Measure)

You can specify the number of measures for each track. When recording rhythm sounds or when recording along
with other tracks, its convenient to specify the number of measures before you record, so that looping will occur at
the specified measure length, even if you dont operate the button when youve finished recording.
System
Track1:Measure
AUTO
Basic Operation
Track 15 Settings
* This parameter is available only if Loop Sync (p. 13) is ON.

One measure
Track 2
Four measures
Track 3
Eight measures
FREE
The number of measures will be set automatically, corresponding to the length of the recording.
The number of measures will be set manually.
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Tracks that are set to AUTO will have the same number of measures. The number of measures is
determined by the first-recorded track of the tracks that are set to AUTO. For example, if all tracks are
set to AUTO, the value set as the number of measures for the second and subsequent tracks will be
identical to the number of measures in the first track that was recorded.
MIDI
AUTO
Track1:Loop Sync
ON
USB
Track 1
By selecting a note value symbol, you can also specify a length thats shorter than one measure.
Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback (Loop Sync)

If loop sync is ON for two or more tracks, loop playback will occur according to the length (Loop Length; p. 16) of the
phrase in the track that was recorded first. Tracks whose loop sync is off OFF will loop for the length of their phrase.
Retriggers at the beginning of the first-recorded phrase.
Track 1
Loop Sync: ON
Track 2
Loop Sync: ON
Track 3
Loop Sync: ON
Track 4
Loop Sync: OFF
For tracks whose Loop Sync is OFF, playback will

repeat at the length of the phrase.
Playback starting location
Loop Sync: ON
Track 3
Loop Sync: OFF
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Track 1
For a track with Loop Sync OFF, playback

always starts at the beginning of the phrase.
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For a track with Loop Sync ON, playback starts midway

through the phrase (from the current location).
English
If you turn Loop Sync on, the beginning of the tracks will always be aligned. This means that if tracks are already
playing back, the playback start location of the other tracks will become the current location of the phrase being
played. The following illustration is an example of how playback will occur with three tracks that contain the
identical melody but have different loop sync settings.
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Track 15 Settings
Parameter
Value
Track1:TempoSync
ON
Explanation
Synchronizing the Tempo of the Tracks (Tempo Sync)

Each track saves the tempo at which that track was recorded. This is called the original tempo of the track. The
phrase memory also has a phrase memory tempo that is shared by all tracks 15.
Normally, you should leave Tempo Sync on, so all tracks will play at the same tempo (the phrase memory tempo).
If you turn Tempo Sync off for tracks for which you dont want the tempo to change (such as those with special
effects), youll be able to obtain playback that is always at the original tempo (track 3 in the illustration below).
Phrase Memory Tempo: 120
Tracks for which Tempo Sync is ON will play at the phrase memory tempo.
Track 1
Tempo Sync: ON
Original Tempo: 140
Playback Tempo: 120
Track 2
Tempo Sync: ON
Original Tempo: 100
Playback Tempo: 120
Track 3
Tempo Sync: OFF

Original Tempo: 80
Playback Tempo: 80
OFF
The track will play at its own original tempo.
ON
The track will play at the phrase memory tempo.
Tracks for which Tempo

Sync is OFF will play at
the original tempo.
About original tempo

Each track saves the tempo at which that track was recorded. This is called the original tempo of the track. The phrase memory also has a
phrase memory tempo (p. 15) that is shared by all tracks 15.
When recording ends, the original tempo is automatically calculated according to the following conditions.
* RC-505 does not display the value of the Original Tempo.
Condition
Original tempo value to be saved

Rhythm is playing
Other tracks contain phrases for which
One-Shot is OFF and Loop Sync is also
ON.
Cases other than the above
Original tempo will be set from the phrase memory tempo (p. 15).
The original tempo is automatically calculated according to the following conditions.

Phrase Memory Tempo will be set to the same value as the automatically calculated original tempo.
The original tempo is calculated according to the rhythms time signature (Beat; p. 19) and the number of
measures (Measure).
For example, if the time signature (Beat) is 4/4, the number of measures (Measure) is 4, and
youve recorded for six seconds, the calculated tempo will be 160.
Loop Sync
=ON
The tracks number of

measures (Measure; p. 13) has
been specified
4/4 time signature
4 measures
If the number of measures (Measure) is set to 2, the calculated tempo will be 80.
4/4 time signature
The tracks number of

measures (Measure; p. 13) is
not specified (AUTO/FREE)
2 measures
The recorded number of measures is assumed to be 1, 2, 4, 8, 16... measures, and the original tempo
will be calculated in the range of 80160.
For example, if 4/4 is specified as the time signature (Beat), and you record for eight seconds, the
calculated tempo will be 120 (a tempo in the range of 80160 will be selected).
In the case of 1 measure
Tempo: 30
In the case of 2 measures Tempo: 60

Loop Sync=OFF

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Basic Operation
Phrase Memory Settings
Saving
Here you can make settings that apply to the entire phrase memory.
MEMO
] buttons to select parameters. By pressing the [MEMORY] button several times, you can also jump to parameters marked by the
Track
Use the [ ] [
symbol.
Parameter
Value
Adjusts the phrase memory volume.
Specifying a Phrase Memorys Tempo (Tempo)
Rhythm
Master:Tempo
120.0
Adjusting the Phrase Memory Volume (Memory Level)
Phrase Memory
Master:Memory
Level
100
Explanation
Each phrase memory has a phrase memory tempo, which applies to the entire phrase memory.
The phrase memory tempo is also the tempo of the rhythm (p. 19).
Setting the tempo

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FX
Press the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the digit you want to change, then turn the
[MEMORY/VALUE] knob to adjust the phrase memory tempo.
MEMO
System
Normally, the [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select parameters, but in this screen they are used to
move the cursor. When the cursor is located at the far right, pressing the [ ] button once again
will take you to the next parameter.
You can also set the phrase memory tempo by using the [TAP TEMPO] button (p. 5).
Rec:Rec Action
RECOVERDUB
Adjusts the depth of the Compressor.
Adjusting the Reverb Depth (Reverb Level)

Adjusts the depth of the reverb.
Setting the Overdub Method (Overdub Mode)
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Rec:Overdub Mode
OVERDUB
Adjusting the Compressor Depth (Comp Level)
MIDI
Master:Reverb
USB
Master:Comp
You can set the overdub method.

OVERDUB
The new performance is layered onto the prerecorded tracks. If overdub is repeated, the next
performance is layered on top of the previous material, allowing you to create an ensemble in a
single track.
REPLACE
Tracks with existing recordings are overwritten as new tracks are recorded over them. Overwriting
takes places while the previously recorded tracks are played back, allowing you to achieve a kind of
delay effect similar to that obtained from an effects processor.
Changing the Switching Order of Recording g Overdub

g Playback (Rec Action)
When you press the [ / ] button, the RC-505 will switch its operation in the order of Recording g Overdub g
Playback (p. 4). However, you can change this so that the order is Recording g Playback g Overdub.
Operation will switch in the order of Recording g Overdub g Playback.
REC g PLAY
Operation will switch in the order of Recording g Playback g Overdub.
Specifying how the Track will Switch

(Single Play Change)
English
Play:Single Play
Change IMMEDIATE
REC g
OVERDUB
You can specify how the tracks will be switched when play mode is SINGLE (p. 12).
The change will occur immediately.
LOOP END
The change will occur after playback has reached the end of the loop.
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Parameter
Value
Play:Quantize
REC END
Explanation
Automatically Correcting the Timing of Button Presses

(Loop Quantize)
With tracks for which Loop Sync is ON, under any of the conditions listed below, your timing will be corrected
(Loop Quantize) based on the tempo and time signature of the rhythm, even if the timing at which you press a
button is slightly inaccurate.
If the rhythm is on
Start
If there is an already-recorded track whose Loop Sync is

turned on
If the MIDI Sync is on
Play:Loop Length
AUTO
Play:All Start
o o o o o
Stop
Recorded phrase
REC END
Quantize to the measure start location only for recording.
MEASURE
Quantize to the measure start location for recording, for overdubbing, and for playback.
BEAT
Quantize to the measure start location for recording.

Quantize to the beat location for overdubbing and for playback.
Specifying the Length of Loop Sync (Loop Length)

Specifies the length (number of measures) that will be looped by Loop Sync (p. 13).
AUTO
The length of the first-recorded phrase will be the loop length.
Manually specifies the number of measures that will be looped by Loop Sync (p. 13).
Specifying the Tracks Started by the [ALL START/STOP]

Button (All Start)
Specify whether each track will start playing (o) when you press the [ALL START/STOP] button, or will not start
playing ().
* If a tracks play mode is MULTI, it can play back simultaneously with other tracks. However tracks whose play
mode is SINGLE, only the track whose track number is the smallest will be played.
MEMO
Normally, the [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select parameters, but in this screen they are used to move the cursor.
When the cursor is located at the far right, pressing the [ ] button once again will take you to the next parameter.
Play:Fade Time
1MEAS
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade In/Out (Fade Time)

Specifies the fade-in/out time used when a tracks start mode (p. 13) is set to FADE IN or stop mode (p. 13) is set to
FADE OUT.
164 (MEAS)
Play:TargetTrack
TRACK1
This is the fade-in/out time. This is specified in units of measures.
Specifying the Assignment Target Track (Target Track)

This specifies the track (TRACK1TRACK5) that will be the assignment target when you set Assign Target (p. 17) to TGT
TR...
MEMO
In the Play screen, you can press the [EXIT] button to check the current target track. You can switch the target
track by holding down the [EXIT] button and pressing the [EDIT] button of the desired track 15.
Assign1 Switch
Memory:Name
INIT MEMORY
Reference
ON
For details on the Assign... parameters, refer to Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers
(Assign) (p. 17).
Naming Phrase Memories (Memory Names)

You can give names to phrase memories (memory names) using up to 12 characters.
To access the memory name screen, press the [MEMORY] button and then press the [
] button.
MEMO
Normally, the [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select parameters, but in this screen they are used to move the cursor.
When the cursor is located at the far right, pressing the [ ] button once again will take you to the next parameter.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the character that you want to edit, and turn the [MEMORY/VALUE]
knob to edit the character. You can also use the following buttons.
Button
Function
CAPS (UNDO/REDO)
Alternately switches the letter at the cursor position between uppercase and lowercase.
INS (TAP)
Inserts a blank space at the cursor position.
DEL (RHYTHM START/STOP) Deletes the character at the cursor position and shifts all characters after it to the left.
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Saving
Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers (Assign)
Track
For each phrase memory, you can assign the function of the RC-505s FX knobs and any connected external pedals
(expression pedal, footswitches; p. 18). You can also make assignments for control change messages received from an external
MIDI device (e.g., FC-300).
For each phrase memory, you can create eight different assignments (assignment numbers 18), which specify the
parameter controlled by each controller.
Assign1 Switch
Value
ON
Enabling Assignments 18 (Assign Switch)

Here you can specify whether assignments will be used (ON/OFF).
Rhythm
Assign1 Source
EXP PEDAL
Explanation
Phrase Memory
Parameter
Basic Operation
Specifying the Controller (Assign Source)

Here you can specify the controller (source) that will control the target.
A footswitch 12 connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (p. 18)
INPUT FX KNOB
[INPUT FX] knob
TRACK FX KNOB
[TRACK FX] knob
TR15 REC/DUB
The beginning of recording/overdub triggered by the track 15 [ / ] button
TR15 PLAY/STOP
The beginning of playback/stop triggered by the track 15 [ / ] button
SYNC START/STOP
ALL START/STOP messages from an external MIDI device (p. 28)
System
An Expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (p. 18)
CTL12 PEDAL
FX
EXP PEDAL
CC#1#31, CC#64#95 Control change messages (131, 6495) from an external MIDI device
If a momentary-type footswitch (such as the separately sold FS-5U) is connected as the source, you can specify how
footswitch operations will affect the value.
The setting will normally be off (minimum value); it will be on (maximum value) only while
you continue holding down the footswitch.
TOGGLE
The setting will alternate between off (minimum value) and on (maximum value) each time
you press the footswitch.
Specifying the Assignment Target (Assign Target)
Appendix
MOMENT
MIDI
Assign1 Target
INPUT LEVEL
Specifying the Footswitch Operation (Source Mode)
USB
Assign1 Src Mode

MOMENT
Here you can choose the Assignment Target. In addition to the following assignment targets, you can also specify a
track, rhythm, or a phrase memory parameter as the assignment target. For details on the parameters, refer to the
explanation of each parameter in this manual.
* Some parameters cannot be controlled during performance.
TGT TR REC/PLAY
TGT TR STOP
TGT TR CLEAR
The operations listed at left will be performed for the track specified by Target Track (p. 16).
TGT TR UNDO/REDO
TGT TR PLAY LEV
ALL START/STOP
Allows you to simultaneously play/stop all tracks.
UNDO/REDO
Allows you to undo/redo the last recording or overdub of a track.
TEMPO(TAP)
By pressing the pedal several times in succession, the phrase memory tempo can be set so
it matches the timing youve used when pressing the pedal.
INPUT FX ON/OFF
Switches the INPUT FX on/off.
TRACK FX ON/OFF
Switches the TRACK FX on/off.
TRACK FX CONTROL
These control the parameters indicated by the
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INPUT FX CONTROL
symbol in FX Parameters (p. 21).
INPUT FX TYP INC/DEC Switches the type of the selected INPUT FX.
TRACK FX TYP INC/DEC Switches the type of the selected TRACK FX.
Switches the TRACK FX button (AC).
MEMORY INC/DEC
Switches the phrase memory.
INPUT LEVEL
Adjusts the input level from the INPUT (MIC, INST, AUX, USB) jacks.
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TRACK FX INC/DEC
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Switches the INPUT FX button (AC).
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INPUT FX INC/DEC
CC#1#31, CC#64#95 Transmits the control change message specified here from the MIDI OUT connector.
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Parameter
Value
Assign1TargetMin
0
Assign1TargetMax
100
Explanation
Specifying the Target Range (Target Range)

Specifies the range in which the parameter can be controlled. The value will depend on the parameter thats
assigned as the Target (Assign Target).
Connecting to External Pedals

Connect your expression pedal (EV-5, etc. ; sold separately) or footswitches (FS-5U, FS-6; sold separately) as shown in the illustration.
The function of the external pedal (expression pedal or footswitch) can be assigned independently for each phrase memory. For details, refer to
Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers (Assign) (p. 17).
When Connecting EV-5
When Connecting FS-5Us
When Connecting FS-6
Cable:
Stereo 1/4 phone
type fg
1/4 phone type x 2
Red
White
CTL 2
PEDAL
EXP PEDAL
* Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, etc. ; sold separately). By connecting
any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
Cable:
Stereo 1/4 phone
type fg
Stereo 1/4 phone type
CTL 1
PEDAL
CTL 2
PEDAL
CTL 1
PEDAL
MODE/POLARITY switch
POLARITY switch
* If you use a mono cable to connect a single FS-5U, it will be CTL 1.
Default assignments of functions controlled

The default assignments are as follows. If you simply connect pedals without making any settings, you can use them to control the following
parameters and functions.
Assign
Switch
Assign Source
Assign Target
Explanation
Assign1
ON
EXP PEDAL
INPUT LEVEL
Adjusts the input level from the INPUT (MIC, INST, AUX) jacks.
Assign2
ON
CTL1 PEDAL
UNDO/REDO
Allows you to undo/redo the last recording or overdub of a track.
Assign3
ON
CTL2 PEDAL
RHYTHM LEVEL
Switches the volume of the rhythm (0 or 100).
Assign4
Assign5
Assign6
Assign7
Assign8
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OFF
Basic Operation
Rhythm Settings
Saving
Heres how to make rhythm settings.

MEMO
Parameter
100
Adjusting the Rhythm Volume (Rhythm Level)

Adjusts the volume of the rhythm sound.
Selecting the Rhythm Sound (Rhythm Pattern)
Rhythm
Rhythm:Pattern
Simple Beat 1
Explanation
Phrase Memory
Rhythm:Level
Value
Track
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select parameters. By pressing the [RHYTHM] (EDIT) button several times, you can also jump to parameters marked
by the symbol.
Selects the rhythm pattern from a choice of rock drums, Latin percussion, and other patterns.
Reference
Refer to Rhythm Pattern List (p. 32).
4/4
FX
Rhythm:Beat
System
Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) for the Rhythm

Sound (Beat)
Selects the rhythm sound beat.
* You cannot change the beat after the track is recorded. Be sure to set this before recording.

(Rhythm Line Out)
MIDI
Rhythm:Line Out
ON
Time signature of the rhythm sound
USB
2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4,

7/4, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 8/8,
9/8, 10/8, 11/8, 12/8,
13/8, 14/8, 15/8
This lets you output the rhythm only to headphones. If you want to use the rhythm sound as a click, you
can turn this OFF so that it will not be output from the LINE OUTPUT jacks.
Appendix
* If you want the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust only the headphone volume without changing the
volume of the LINE OUTPUT jacks, set the system setting OutLevelSel (p. 23) to PHONES.
Rhythm:Rec Count
OFF
ON
The rhythm sound will be output from the LINE OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
OFF
The rhythm sound will be output only from the PHONES jack.
Playing a Count-In When Recording

(Recording Count-In)
You can have recording start after a count-in sound is played.
* A count-in wont be sounded when a track or rhythm is being played back.
Rhythm:PlayCount
OFF
No count-in is played.
1MEAS
Recording starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In)

You can have playback start after a count-in sound is played.
OFF
No count-in is played.
1MEAS
Playback starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
English
Specifying how the Rhythm Sound will Stop

(Rhythm Stop)
De
Rhythm:Stop
LOOPER STOP
OFF
Fr
You can specify how the rhythm sound will stop.
When you press the [ ] button to stop the looper function, the rhythm sound will also stop.
REC END
The rhythm sound will stop when the first recording ends. When you press the [ / ]
button to loop (i.e., when you begin overdubbing or playback), the rhythm sound will stop.
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LOOPER STOP
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The rhythm sound will be heard independently of the looper function. The rhythm will not
stop sounding until you press the RHYTHM [START/STOP] button.
It
OFF
Input FX/Track FX settings

You can apply effects to the audio input and to the sound of the tracks, respectively. These effects are referred to as Input FX
and Track FX.
* The FX parameter that appears first when you press the [
* Parameters indicated by the
] button will depend on the FX type thats selected.
symbol can be controlled by the [INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knobs.
* When you press the track FX [A] [C] button, the [EDIT] button of the target tracks to which FX is applied, will blink.
You can also use the [EDIT] buttons to select the tracks to which track FX is applied.
Parameter
IFxA:Type
Value
FILTER
Explanation
Selecting the FX Type (FX Type)

You can select the Input FX/Track FX type.
Types available for both Input FX and Track FX

TFxA:Type
A filter modifies the brightness or thickness of the sound by cutting a specific frequency range.
BEAT REPEAT FILTER
PHASER
Gives the sound a swishing quality by adding a phase-shifted sound.
FLANGER
Produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet airplane taking off and landing.
SYNTH
Generates a synthesizer sound.
LO-FI
This effect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive character.
GUITAR TO BASS
Transforms a guitar sound into a bass sound.
TRANSPOSE
Transposes the sound when you turn the FX on.
ROBOT
Cyber-robot voice.
VOCAL DIST
Distortion for vocals.
VOCODER
Vocoder sound that uses the audio input to modulate the sound of the track you specify.
DYNAMICS
Makes the volume more consistent, and produces a more evenly balanced low-frequency
range.
EQ
Adjusts the tone as a equalizer.
ISOLATOR
Divides the audio input into three ranges (LO, MID, HI) and cuts the specified region. You can
cut in synchronization with the tempo.
OCTAVE
Adds a note one (or two) octave lower, creating a richer sound.
PAN
Moves the stereo position (pan).
SLICER
Repeatedly cuts the sound, transforming a conventional sound to create the impression of a
rhythmic backing.
DELAY
Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound greater depth or creating special
effects.
TAPE ECHO
A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound.
GRANULAR DELAY
Repeats a short portion of the input sound, giving it a buzzy character or producing the effect
of playing a roll.
CHORUS
In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and
breadth.
REVERB
Adds reverberation to the sound.
Types available only for Track FX

BEAT REPEAT
BEAT SHIFT
BEAT SCATTER
Plays the track repeatedly in time with the beat.

Turning the [TRACK FX] knob will change the length of the repeat.
The track will play shifted by the length of the beat.
Turning the [TRACK FX] knob will change the number of beats by which playback is shifted.
The track will be scrubbed in time with the beat.
Turning the [TRACK FX] knob will change the length that is scrubbed.
The track will sound as though you are touching the turntable.
VINYL FLICK
Turning the [TRACK FX] knob slowly will change the playback speed; turning the knob quickly
will produce a spin-like effect.
* Effects that use pitch detection (GUITAR TO BASS, TRANSPOSE, ROBOT) will not work correctly with chords. Also, these effects will not work
correctly if applied as a track FX to multiple tracks, since multiple sounds will be mixed.
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FX Type
Parameter
FX Type
Explanation
FILTER
Rate
Adjusts the rate of modulation. This lets you cut

the low- or high-frequency range at intervals of
the specified note value in synchronization with
the tempo.
Adjusts the depth of modulation.
Adjusts the depth of modulation.
Depth
Resonance
Adjusts the intensity of the effect.
Band Level
Specifies the amount of cut.
Cutoff
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter.
Rate
Adjusts the speed of the effect.
Mode
Selects the octave that will be sounded (-1

octave, -2 octave, or -1 and -2 octaves).
Depth
Adjusts the richness of the effect.
Oct. Level
Adjusts the volume level of the octave sound.
Resonance
E. Level
Adjusts the volume level of the effect.
Type
Adjusts the curve for pan position changes

(AUTO 1, AUTO 2). AUTO 2 produce steeper
change.
Frequency
Adjusts the frequency of the filter. Higher

settings make the sound brighter.
Resonance
Decay
Adjusts the time over which the filter frequency

will change. Higher settings produce a longer
movement time.
Depth
Balance
Adjusts the volume balance between the direct

sound and the synth sound.
Position
BitDepth
Specifies the bit depth.
SampleRate
Specifies the sampling rate.
Balance

sound and the effect sound.
Balance

sound and the effect sound.
Trans
OCTAVE
If this is set to MANUAL, you can use the

knob to control pan.
PAN
Adjusts the rate of change in the pan position

Type=AUTO when Type = AUTO.
Type=AUTO
Type=MANUAL
Specifies the depth by which pan will change

when Type = AUTO.
Specifies the pan when Type = MANUAL.
Selects the slice pattern used to cut the sound.
Rate
Specifies the rate at which the slice pattern will

repeat.
Depth
Specifies the depth to which the effect is

applied.
Time
Specifies the delay time.
Feedback
Specifies the number of delay repeats.
E. Level
Adjusts the volume level of the delay.
RepeatRate
Adjusts the tape speed.
Intensity
Adjusts the amount of delay repeats.
EchoLevel
Time
Specifies the spacing of the repeats.
Feedback
Specifies the length that will be repeated.
Adjusts the tonal character.
E. Level
Rate
Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect.
Depth
Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect.
E. Level
Time
Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation.
E. Level
Type
Specifies the direction in which repeat playback

will occur.
Length
Specifies the repeat length.
Type
Specifies the direction in which the playback

position will be shifted.
Shift
Specifies the amount by which the playback

position will be shifted.
Type
Specifies the type of scrub playback.
Length
Specifies the length of scrub playback.
Flick
Applies an effect as though you were

manipulating the rotation of a record.
Specify the amount of transposition in

semitone units that will occur when the FX is
on.
Specifies the pitch (fixed) for the robot voice.
Gender
Negative () settings give the voice a more

masculine character, while positive (+) settings
make the voice more feminine.
Tone
Rate
Pattern
Note
Carrier
SLICER
DELAY
Adjusts the degree of distortion.
Specifies the track (TRACK 15) that will be

used as the basis (carrier) of the vocoder sound.
* If the specified track is empty, you wont hear
the vocoder.
Attack
Specifies the attack of the sound.
Balance

sound and the vocoder sound.
Type
Selects the type of the DYNAMICS effect.
Dynamics
Adjusts the range between loud and soft

volumes. Higher settings will reduce the
difference in volume.
CHORUS
REVERB
BEAT REPEAT
BEAT SHIFT
Es
VINYL FLICK
It
BEAT SCATTER
Fr
Specifies the sensitivity by which the audio

input will control the modulation.
GRANULAR
DELAY
De
ModSens
TAPE ECHO
English
DYNAMICS
Select the range (LOW, MID, HIGH) that will be

cut.
Depth
Level
VOCODER
Band
Adjusts the rate of modulation.
Dist
VOCAL DIST
Adjusts the overall volume level of the

equalizer.
Rate
With a setting of +12, the pitch will be one

octave higher when the FX is on.
ROBOT
Level
Appendix
TRANSPOSE
ISOLATOR
Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
MIDI
GUITAR TO
BASS
This cuts the frequencies in the region

below the cutoff frequency.
Adjusts the high-middle frequency range tone.
High
USB
LO-FI
HPF
High-Mid
System
SYNTH
This leaves only the frequencies in the

region of the cutoff frequency, and cuts
the rest.
Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.
FX
FLANGER
BPF
Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
Low-Mid
Rhythm
PHASER
This reduces the volume of all frequencies above the cutoff frequency.
Low
Phrase Memory
Type
LPF
EQ
Explanation
Track
Selects the type of filter.
Parameter
Saving
FX Parameters
Basic Operation
Input FX/Track FX settings
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System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-505)

Settings that are shared by the entire RC-505, such as those for the contrast of display and the auto off function are called system settings.
MEMO
Use the [ ] [
symbol.
] buttons to select parameters. By pressing the [SYSTEM] button several times, you can also jump to parameters marked by the
Parameter
Value
Sys:LCD Contrast
8
Sys:PhantomPower
OFF
Sys:Display
MEMORY NUMBER
Sys:Indicator
STATUS
Explanation
Adjusting the Displays Brightness (LCD Contrast)

Adjusts the contrast of the display in a range from 1 (lightest) to 16 (darkest).
Reference
For details on the Phantom Power, refer to Phantom Power Setting (p. 6).
Play Screen Setting (Display)

Specifies the play screen that will be immediately after start-up.
INIT MEMORY
MEMORY
NUMBER
The memory number will be shown in large characters (default

setting).
LEVEL
The playback levels of tracks 15 will be shown.
REVERSE
The reverse (p. 12) on/off status of tracks 15 will be shown.
01 INIT MEMORY
REVERS - - - - -
1SHOT
The one-shot (p. 12) on/off status of tracks 15 will be shown.
01 INIT MEMORY
1SHOT - - - - -
MULTI
The play mode (multi; p. 12) on/off status of tracks 15 will be shown.
01 INIT MEMORY
MULTI o o o o o
REMAIN
The remaining recordable time will be shown.
01 INIT MEMORY
REMAIN 02:45:00
01
INIT MEMORY
Loop Indicator Setting (Indicator)

Specifies how the loop indicators will be shown.
The loop indicators can show the track status, loop position, and playback level.
Sys:Auto Off
ON
Value
Explanation
STATUS
Status Indication
(default)
LOOP
POSITION
Loop Position
LEVEL
Playback Level
Stopped
Stopped
(No Phrase)
(Phrase Exists)
Recording
Lit
Overdub
Blink (tempo)
Unlit
Unlit
Playback
Loop Position
(one-measure)
Loop Position
Playback Level
Auto Off Settings

The RC-505 can turn off its power automatically. The power will turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed
since you last played or operated the unit. The display will show a message approximately 15 minutes before the
power turns off.
With the factory settings, this function is turned ON (power-off in 10 hours). If you want to have the power remain
on all the time, turn it OFF.
NOTE
When the power is turned off, any settings you were editing will be lost. You must save settings that you want
to keep.
Sys:LineOutLevel
100
OFF
The power will not turn off automatically.
ON
The power will automatically turn off when 10 hours have passed since you last played or operated
the RC-505.
Adjusting the Output Level of the LINE OUTPUT Jacks

(Line Output Level)
Adjusts the output level of the LINE OUTPUT jacks.
* This setting has no effect if the Output Level Select (p. 23) is LINE+PHONES.
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Value
Sys:InputLineOut
ON
Explanation
Saving
Parameter
Track
Enabling the Input Audio to be Output from the LINE

OUTPUT Jacks (Input Line Out)
Specifies whether the input audio will be output from the LINE OUTPUT jacks (ON) or not output (OFF).
Specifying What the [OUTPUT LEVEL] Knob Will Adjust

(Output Level Select)
Phrase Memory
Sys:OutLevelSel
LINE+PHONES
Basic Operation
Specifies what will be adjusted by the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob.
Rhythm
The output volume of the LINE OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack will be adjusted.
FX
LINE +
PHONES
Only the volume of the PHONES jack will be adjusted.

PHONES
For details on the Sys: USB... parameters, refer to USB-Related Settings (p. 24).
Reference
For details on the Sys: MIDI... parameters, refer to MIDI-Related Settings (p. 25).
MIDI
Factory Reset
Press [WRITE]
Reference
USB
Sys:MIDI Rx Ch
* To change the volume of the LINE OUTPUT jacks, use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to adjust the
LineOutLevel value that appears when you press the [SYSTEM] button twice from the play screen.
System
Sys:USB Mode
STORAGE
Choose this if you want to adjust only the volume of the headphones.
Reference
Refer to following Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
Appendix
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Restoring the RC-505s system settings (System parameters) to
their original factory default settings is referred to as Factory
Reset.
Factory Reset will return the system settings to their factory-set
state, and will erase (initialize) all phrase memories.
When you erase (initialize) all phrase memories, the
demo data will also be erased and cannot be recovered.
Please back them up as described in Backing up to your
computer (p. 27).
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button a number of times until the

Factory Reset appears.
Value
Explanation
SYSTEM +
MEMORY
The system settings will be returned to their factory-set

state, and all phrase memories will be erased (initialized)
SYSTEM
The system settings will be returned to their factory-set

state
MEMORY
All phrase memories will be erased (initialized)
* If you execute SYSTEM + MEMORY or MEMORY, all of

the RC-505s phrase memories will be erased, and cannot
be recovered.
4. If you want to proceed with the factory reset, press the

[WRITE] button.
5. Once Please turn off power. appears in the display, you
De
that will be returned to their factory-set state.
English
Factory Reset
Press [WRITE]
3. Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to specify the settings
can turn off the power.
Fr
The Factory Reset range setting screen appears.
It
Factory Reset
SYSTEM + MEMORY
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USB-Related Settings
Here you can make USB-related settings for when the RC-505 is
connected to a computer via USB.
USB audio flow

RC-505
USB Audio Routing
LINEOUT
USB IN Level
SUB MIX
Reference
LOOP IN
For details on USB connection, refer to Connecting to Your

Computer via USB (p. 26).
To Looper
USB OUT Level
Same output sound as the

LINE OUTPUT jacks
* The [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob does not affect USB audio (OUT).
Parameter
Value
Sys:USB Mode
STORAGE
Explanation
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode)

Specifies how the RC-505 will operate when connected to your computer using a USB cable.
Reference
In order to use the RC-505s USB audio functionality, you must first install the USB driver in your computer. Refer
to Installing the USB driver (p. 26).
Sys:USB Audio
Routing LOOP IN
STORAGE
The RC-505 will be in USB mass storage mode, allowing you to transfer WAV files between the RC-505
and your computer.
AUDIO/MIDI
The RC-505s USB audio/MIDI feature is available in this mode.
Specifying the Output Destination for USB Audio Input

(USB Audio Routing)
Specifies the output destination for the audio signal that is input from your computer via the RC-505s USB port.
Sys:USB IN Level
100
Sys:USB OUT
Level
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100
LINEOUT,
The audio will be output from the LINE OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
SUB MIX
* When LINEOUT is selected, the audio signal from USB IN is not outputted to USB OUT.
LOOP IN
The audio will be input to the looper. It can be recorded.
Adjusting the USB Audio Input Volume (USB In Level)

Specifies the input volume of the audio signal thats input from your computer via the RC-505s USB port.
Adjusting the USB Audio Output Volume (USB Out Level)

Specifies the output volume of the audio signal thats output to your computer via the RC-505s USB port.
Saving
MIDI-Related Settings
Basic Operation
Here you can make settings for using the RC-505 with an external MIDI device or with a USB MIDI connection.
Track
Phrase Memory
Reference
For details on MIDI, refer to Connecting an External MIDI Device (p. 28).
Sys:MIDI Rx Ch
ON
Sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages.
MIDI Omni Mode

OFF
Messages will be received only on the channel specified by the MIDI Receive Channel setting.
ON
Messages are received via all MIDI channels, regardless of the MIDI Receive Channel settings.
MIDI Transmit Channel

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Sets the MIDI channel used for transmitting MIDI messages.
Rx
The MIDI transmit channel will be the same as the MIDI receive channel.
Synchronizing the Tempo (MIDI Sync)

MIDI
Sys:MIDI Sync
AUTO
116
USB
Rx
MIDI Receive Channel
System
Sys:MIDI Tx Ch
Explanation
FX
Sys:MIDI Omni
Value
Rhythm
Parameter
You can synchronize the tempo to MIDI clock data received via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port.
You can also use a MIDI cable to synchronize two RC-505 units.
Reference
Sys:MIDI SyncSrc
USB(AUTO)
AUTO
The RC-505 will normally operate using its internal tempo, but will synchronize the tempo to MIDI
clock if MIDI clock data is being input via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port. Choose the AUTO
setting if using the RC-505 as a slave device.
INTERNAL
The RC-505 will operate using the phrase memory tempo specified within the unit. Choose the
INTERNAL setting if you don't want to synchronize the RC-505 to an external device.
Appendix
For more detailed information about MIDI and synchronization, refer to MIDI settings (p. 28).
Choosing MIDI or USB for Synchronization

(MIDI Sync Source)
Specifies whether the RC-505 will synchronize to the tempo data from the USB port or the tempo data from the
MIDI IN connector when MIDI Sync is AUTO.
Sys:MIDI PC Out
ON
USB (AUTO)
When connected via USB, the RC-505 will synchronize to the tempo data from the USB port. When
not connected via USB, it will synchronize to the tempo data from the MIDI IN connector.
MIDI
The RC-505 will synchronize to the tempo from the MIDI IN connector.
MIDI Program Change Out

MIDI program change messages will not be transmitted.
ON
MIDI program change messages will be transmitted.
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OFF
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB

If you use an USB cable to connect the RC-505s
USB port to a USB port on your computer, youll be
able to do the following things.
USB mass storage

You can back up RC-505 tracks (WAV files) to your computer or load
WAV files from your computer to the RC-505.
USB audio/MIDI
USB Function Settings

You can make various settings for the USB functionality, such as the
volume of USB audio. For details, refer to USB-Related Settings (p.
24).
USB audio flow

RC-505
USB Audio Routing
LINEOUT
You can play your computers sounds through the RC-505, or record
the RC-505s sounds into your computer. You can also use USB
MIDI to synchronize the RC-505s tempo to a DAW running on your
computer.
Installing the USB driver

In order to use the RC-505s USB audio/MIDI functionality, you must
first install the USB driver in your computer (USB mass storage will
work even if you dont install the USB driver).
1. Install the USB driver in your computer.

Download the dedicated RC-505 driver from the Roland website.
Roland website
http://www.roland.com/
Refer to the Roland website for details on the operating
requirements. The program and procedure for installing the driver
will differ depending on your system. Carefully read the Readme.
htm file included with the downloaded file.
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode)

This specifies how the RC-505 will operate when connected to your
computer using a USB cable. For details, refer to Setting the USB
Mode (USB Mode) (p. 24).
Connecting the RC-505 to a

Computer
1. Use an USB cable to connect the RC-505s USB port to your
computers USB port (a connector that supports USB 2.0
Hi-Speed).
USB IN Level
SUB MIX
LOOP IN
To Looper
USB OUT Level
Same output sound as the

LINE OUTPUT jacks
* The [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob does not affect USB audio (OUT).
Using USB to Exchange Files with

Your Computer (USB Mass Storage)
You can connect the RC-505 to your computer via an USB cable, and
back up RC-505 tracks (WAV files) to your computer or load WAV
files from your computer to the RC-505.
Playable WAV file formats

Data Format
WAV
Bit Depth
16-bit linear, stereo
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Maximum size per WAV file is 2 GB, maximum time is approximately

3 hours.
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button a number of times until the

USB Mode parameter appears.
2. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the STORAGE.

Sys:USB Mode
STORAGE
3. Press the [EXIT] button.
4. Use an USB cable to connect the RC-505s USB port to your
computers USB port (a connector that supports USB 2.0
Hi-Speed).
NOTE
This might not work correctly for some types of computers.
Refer to the Roland website for details on the operating systems
that are supported.
Use a USB cable that supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed operation.
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When the connection to the computer is completed, the message

Idling... appears.
* You cant make USB connections if the RC-505 is not stopped, or
if there is a phrase that has not been saved.
Windows users
Within Computer (or My Computer), open BOSS_RC-505 (or
Removable Disk).
On the desktop, open the BOSS_RC-505 icon.
Copy the entire ROLAND folder from the BOSS_RC-505 drive to

your computer.
In the lower right of your screen, click the [ ] icon ([ ] in XP)

and then click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.
Mac OS users
Drag the BOSS_RC-505 icon to the trash (Eject icon).
7. Press the [EXIT] button of the RC-505.

A confirmation screen appears.
Disconnect, OK?
Y:WRITE N:EXIT
8. To disconnect the connection, press the RC-505s [WRITE]
button.
NOTE
* Never use your computer to format the BOSS_RC-505 drive.
Doing so will cause the RC-505 to stop operating correctly.
If this occurs, you can return the RC-505 to normal operating
condition by executing the Restoring the Factory Settings
(Factory Reset) (p. 23), but this will irrecoverably erase all
phrase memories including the demo data.
* Never perform the following actions until you have
disconnected the USB drive. Doing so might make your
computer freeze, or might result in the loss of all of the RC-505s
data.
* Do not place more than one WAV file in any folder. If a folder
already contains a WAV file, do not overwrite it. Write your WAV
files into empty folders.
Appendix
Disconnect the USB cable.
* Do not delete the folders inside the BOSS_RC-505 drive unless

you are performing a recovery operation.
* You can use the following characters in file names.
AZ (uppercase letters), 09 (numerals), _ (underscore)
MIDI
NOTE
Windows Vista/Windows XP users
USB
You can copy WAV files from your computer to the

001_1, 001_2, 001_3, 001_4, 001_5
099_1, 099_2, 099_3, 099_4, 099_5
folders within the ROLANDWAVE folder in the BOSS_RC-505
drive (In the folder name 0XX_Y, the XX is the phrase memory
number and the Y is the track number).
] icon,
System
Writing individual WAV files from your

computer to the RC-505s phrase memory
] icon g [
FX
* Performing this operation will erase all phrase memories

that are currently saved in the RC-505. Be sure to make a
backup before you proceed.
In the BOSS_RC-505 drive, delete the ROLAND folder, and then
copy the backed-up ROLAND folder from your computer to the
BOSS_RC-505 drive.
In the lower right of your screen, click the [

and then click Eject RC-505.
Rhythm
Recovering backed-up data from your

computer to the RC-505
Windows 8/Windows 7 users
Phrase Memory
Backing up to your computer
USB drive as follows.
Track
Mac OS users
6. When youve finished copying WAV files, disconnect the
Saving
5. Back up the data as described below.
Basic Operation
Connecting to Your Computer via USB
Allow your computer to enter suspend (standby) or

hibernate mode, restart it, or shut it down.
Turn off the RC-505s power.
* Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of
data that was stored in the units memory once it has been lost.
Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of
data.
About the original tempo of WAV files imported from a computer
In the case of 2 measuresTempo: 70
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In this case, you can correct the original tempo to 70 by changing the
number of measures (Measure; p. 13) from 4 to 2.
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The RC-505 will assume that youve recorded 1, 2, 4, 8, 16...

measures, and will calculate the tempo within the range of
80160.
This means that when you import a WAV file from your
computer, the original tempo might be specified as double or
half the true tempo. In this case, you can change the original
tempo to the correct value by specifying the number of
measures (Measure; p. 13).
When you import a WAV file with tempo: 70 (number of measures: 2) from
your computer, 140 will be set as the original tempo (in order to keep the
tempo within the range of 80160).
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If youre importing a WAV file that has a time signature other

than 4/4, you should first specify the rhythms time signature
(Beat; p. 19) for that phrase memory and then save the phrase
memory before importing the file.
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The original tempo (p. 14) and the number of measures in the track (Measure; p. 13) of an imported WAV file are specified by calculation based on the
selected rhythms time signature (Beat; p. 19).
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Connecting an External MIDI Device

What is MIDI?
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical data to be transferred between electronic musical
instruments and computers. If a MIDI cable is connected between devices equipped with MIDI connectors, youll be able to play multiple
devices from a single MIDI keyboard, perform ensembles using multiple MIDI instruments, program the settings to change automatically as
the song progresses, and more.
About MIDI Connectors

The following types of connector are used to convey MIDI messages. MIDI cables are connected to these connectors as needed.
Connector
Explanation
MIDI IN
Receives messages from another MIDI device.
MIDI OUT
Transmits messages from this device.
MEMO
You can also use a USB cable to connect the USB port to your computer, and use USB MIDI to transfer MIDI data between the RC-505 and your
computer. For details, refer to Connecting to Your Computer via USB (p. 26) and Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode) (p. 24).
MIDI settings
For details on the RC-505s various MIDI parameters, refer to MIDI-Related Settings (p. 25).
* Use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels be matched with those of the connected device. Data cannot be transmitted to, nor received from
another MIDI device unless the MIDI channels are set properly.
Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC-505

Operation
Over View
Explanation
Setting an external MIDI device to the same tempo as the RC-505

The RC-505s performance tempo data is
transmitted to external MIDI devices as MIDI MIDI clock messages are output from the RC-505 at all times. Set the external MIDI device
beforehand so it is ready to receive MIDI Clock and MIDI Start and Stop messages. For details,
clock.
refer to the owners manual that came with the device.
Transmitting Tempo
Data and Data for
Starting and Stopping
Playback
Transmitting Start/Stop
Playback start and stop operations with the

RC-505s buttons can be transmitted as MIDI
Start and Stop messages.
A MIDI Start message is transmitted at the moment that recording or playback of the track
begins, when tracks had been stopped. This message is also transmitted when an All Start is
carried out.
A MIDI Stop message is transmitted when tracks have stopped. This is also transmitted when All
Stop is in carried out.
* Tracks whose One-Shot setting (p. 12) is ON and tracks whose Loop Sync setting (p. 13) is OFF
will not transmit start/stop data.
Transmitting Program Changes
Transmitting Program
Change Messages
When a phrase memory is selected with the

RC-505, a Program Change message corresponding to the selected phrase memory
number is transmitted simultaneously.
When phrase memories are switched on the RC-505, a MIDI Program Change message is
transmitted to the connected external MIDI device. You can transmit Program Change messages
numbered 1 through 99,corresponding to the 99 individual phrase memories 199.
* Set MIDI Program Change Out (p. 25) to ON beforehand.
* Program Change messages 100128 cannot be transmitted.
* Bank Select MIDI messages (Control Change #0, #32) cannot be transmitted.
Transmitting Control
Change Messages
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Operations you perform using the FX knobs,

or an external expression pedal or external
footswitch can be output in the form of
data called Control Change messages. These
messages can be used for various purposes,
such as controlling the parameters of an
external MIDI device.
Transmit a control change

By selecting a control change as the Assign Target (p. 17), you can use the RC-505s FX knobs,
or an external expression pedal or external footswitch (connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack) to
transmit MIDI control change messages.
Operation
Over View
Saving
Controlling the RC-505 from an External MIDI Device

Explanation
Make settings on your external MIDI device so that it will transmit MIDI clock and MIDI start/stop data. For
details, refer to the owners manual of your device.
Set the RC-505s MIDI Sync (p. 25) to AUTO.
Phrase Memory
* You cant switch the tempo during recording.
Receiving Tempo Data

and Data for Starting
and Stopping Playback
Receiving MIDI start

When MIDI start (FA) is received, all tracks will play (All Start).
* You can use Specifying the Tracks Started by the [ALL START/STOP] Button (All Start) (p. 16) to specify the
tracks that will play.
* Playback will not stop when FC is received. If you want playback to stop when FC is received, set Specifying the Controller (Assign Source) (p. 17) to SYNC START/STOP and set Specifying the Assignment Target
(Assign Target) (p. 17) to ALL START/STOP.
Rhythm
Start/stop data will be received

from an external MIDI device to
play/stop the RC-505.
Track
Setting the RC-505 to the same tempo as an external MIDI device

The RC-505 will synchronize to
the tempo of MIDI clock data
from an external MIDI device.
Basic Operation
Connecting an External MIDI Device
Switching Phrase Memories

You can switch the RC-505s phrase memories with Program Change messages from external MIDI devices.
The RC-505 can receive Program Change messages numbered 1 through 99, corresponding to the 99
individual phrase memories 199.
* Program Change messages 100128 cannot be received.
Receiving control change messages
MIDI
Connecting Two RC-505 Units
USB
The RC-505 can be controlled

You can use control change messages from an external MIDI device to control functions that would be
using Control Change messages difficult to control using the RC-505s own controllers.
from external MIDI devices.
In Specifying the Controller (Assign Source) (p. 17), choose CC#1#31, CC#64#95 and set Specifying the
Assignment Target (Assign Target) (p. 17) to specify the parameter that will be controlled.
System
* Even if received, Bank Select MIDI messages (Control Change #0, #32) are disregarded.
Receiving Control
Change Messages
FX
Switching Phrase
Memory Numbers
The RC-505s phrase memories

switch simultaneously upon
receipt of corresponding
Program Change messages from
external MIDI devices.
Two RC-505 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable.
MIDI OUT connector
RC-505 (Master unit)
Appendix
Use a commercially available MIDI cable to make the following connection.

MIDI IN connector
RC-505 (Slave unit)
Begin recording on the master RC-505 units tracks.

When you press the master RC-505 units [ALL START/STOP] button, the slave RC-505 unit will also play.
* If you want playback to stop, set Specifying the Controller (Assign Source) (p. 17) to SYNC START/STOP and set Specifying the Assignment
Target (Assign Target) (p. 17) to ALL START/STOP.
* When playback of the master RC-505 units track is started, the slave RC-505 unit initiates an ALL START.
Tracks for which Tempo Sync is ON will play at the phrase memory tempo of the master unit.
Tracks whose Loop Sync is ON will loop according to the first-recorded phrase on the master RC-505.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Items to Check
Action
Are the connection cables shorted?
Try replacing the connection cable.
Is the RC-505 properly connected to other

devices?
Check the connections to other devices (p. 6).
Problems with Sound
Is the power to the connected amp or mixer not

Check the settings for connected devices.
turned on, or is the volume turned down?
No sound/low volume
Could the [TRACK] sliders or the [OUTPUT

LEVEL] knob be lowered?
Adjust sliders/knobs to the suitable positions.
Could the following levels be lowered?

Phrase Memory Level (p. 15)
Adjust each level.
Track Play Level (p. 12)
Check whether an external expression pedal might have been used to adjust the level (p. 17).
System Line Output Level (p. 22)
No rhythm sound
Has anything been recorded to the tracks?
Check the tracks [EDIT] button to see whether the track has been recorded. If the [EDIT]
button is unlit, nothing has been recorded.
Is Rhythm Line Out (p. 19) set correctly?
Check the Rhythm Line Out setting.
Could the Rhythm Level (p. 19) be lowered?
Adjust the Rhythm Level.
The [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob does

Is Output Level Select (p. 23) set to PHONES?
not change the volume
Sound is missing from the
beginning and end of the
recorded track
Unable to hear sounds from
device connected to AUX/INST/
MIC jacks
The volume level of the
instrument connected to AUX/
INST jacks is too low
Set the Output Level Select to LINE+PHONES.
To prevent noise, a fade-in and a fade-out are applied at the beginning and end of a recording. In some cases, it may sound as if some of the
sound has been left out.
Are the INPUT LEVEL [INST] and [MIC] knobs
turned down?
Adjust knobs to the suitable positions (p. 6).
Is Input Line Out (p. 23) set to OFF in the system? Set the Input Line Out to ON.
Could you be using a connection cable that
contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
Is something other than the Play screen

appearing in the display?
With the RC-505, you cannot switch phrase memories while any screen other than the Play
screen is displayed. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Play screen.
Is there insufficient memory remaining?
If memory is insufficient, initialize any unneeded phrase memories (p. 10) before recording or
overdub.
Is Loop Sync (p. 13) set to ON in the track?
When recording with Loop Sync set to ON, once the end of the longest track is reached, the
RC-505 automatically switches to overdub.
Is recording or overdub in progress?
You cannot change the phrase memory tempo during recording or overdub. Change the
tempo while the performance is stopped or being played back.
Is Tempo Sync (p. 14) set to ON in the track?
When Tempo Sync is not set to ON in a track, the playback speed does not change even if
the phrase memory tempo is changed. To match the playback speed to the phrase memory
tempo, set the tracks Tempo Sync setting to ON.
Is the RC-505 synchronized via MIDI?
If MIDI clock is being received via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port, the RC-505 will
synchronize its tempo to MIDI clock. If you dont want to synchronize with an external
device, set MIDI Sync (p. 25) to INTERNAL.
Could there be a short in the MIDI cable?
Try replacing the MIDI cable.
Problems with Operation

Phrase Memories not switching
Recording/overdub stops
before finishing
Playback tempo not changing
Is the external MIDI device properly connected? Check the connections to the external MIDI device.
MIDI messages not being
transmitted/received
Are the MIDI channels matched to those of the

external MIDI device?
Confirm that both devices are set to the same MIDI channels (p. 25).
If transmitting from the RC-505, have you made Check the Program Change Message Transmit ON/OFF (p. 25) and Control Change Message
the necessary settings for transmission?
Transmit settings (p. 17, p. 28).
Problems with USB
Unable to communicate with
computer
Unable to import WAV file
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Is the USB cable properly connected?
Check the connection (p. 26).
(If exchanging files with your computer via USB) Set the USB Mode to STORAGE as described in Using USB to Exchange Files with Your
Is the USB Mode set to STORAGE?
Computer (USB Mass Storage) (p. 26).
Are the file name and format of the WAV file
correct?
Check the file name and format of the WAV file (p. 26).
Display
Saving
Error Message List

In the Factory Reset function (p. 23), choose SYSTEM + MEMORY to
return the RC-505 to its factory settings.
A problem has occurred with the content of the RC-505s

memory.
Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service.
Data Too Long!
Playback is not possible because the recording time or WAV file

is too long.
The recording time or WAV file length must not exceed three hours.
Data Too Short!
Playback is not possible because the recording time or WAV file

is too short.
The recording time or WAV file length must be at least 0.1 seconds.
Further overdub is not possible.
Re-save the phrase.
The maximum recording time is approximately 3 hours (total

for all phrase memories). When the maximum recording time
is exceeded, the display will show Memory Full! to indicate
that internal memory is full, and recording or overdub may end
before you intended.
Delete unneeded phrase memories (p. 10), and then try recording
again.
An excessive volume of messages were received and could not

be processed properly.
Reduce the number or size of MIDI messages transmitted to the

RC-505.
Data
Read Error!
Check to make sure that no corrupt MIDI messages are being

transmitted.
RC-505.
There is a problem with the MIDI cable connection.
Check to make sure the cable has not been disconnected and that
there is no short in the cable.
Not Empty!
When saving a phrase memory, you cant overwrite a phrase

memory in which data was already saved.
Select an empty phrase memory, and then save (p. 10).
Stop Looper!
The procedure cannot be carried out unless the unit is in the

stopped state.
Stop the unit, then try the procedure again.
A problem has occurred in the system.
Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service.
System Error!
Tempo Too Fast!
Since the track is being played at a much faster tempo than

when it was recorded, it might not play back correctly.
Tempo Too Slow!
Since the track is being played at a much slower tempo than

when it was recorded, it might not play back correctly.
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MIDI Off Line!
MIDI messages could not be properly received.
MIDI
MIDI Error!
USB
MIDI
Buffer Full!
System
Memory Full!
FX
Event Full!
Rhythm
Data
Write Error!
Phrase Memory
Action
It may be that an invalid file was written while connected in USB

mass storage mode (e.g., when writing a WAV file). Alternatively,
you used your computer to format the BOSS_RC-505 drive
when connected in USB mass storage mode, causing the RC-505
to stop operating correctly.
Track
Meaning
Data Damaged!
Basic Operation
Troubleshooting
Adjust the tempo.
English
Lower the performance tempo.

Save the current content to a phrase memory.
Too Busy!
Reduce the number of adjustments or changes made with the

RC-505s knobs and external pedals.
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The RC-505 could not process the data completely.
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RC-505.
Ensure that the phrase is not shorter than 0.1 seconds.
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This WAV file is unplayable.
Check the format of the WAV file.
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Unsupported
Format!
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Rhythm Pattern List

Beat
2/4
Pattern
Simple Beat 14
Shuffle 12
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 15
Rim & Hi-Hat 14
Conga & Hi-Hat 13
Beat
6/4
Simple Beat 18
Groove Beat 12
Shuffle
Hi-Hat
Kick & Hi-Hat 13
Rim & Hi-Hat 14
Conga & Hi-Hat 12
4/4
Bossa 13
Samba 13
Clave 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
R&B 12
Hi-Hat
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Conga & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
7/4
Shuffle
Swing 12
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
Simple Beat 110
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
5/8
6/8
Groove Beat 13
Swing 12
Hi-Hat 14
Kick & Hi-Hat 14
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Hi-Hat 12
Metronome 12
7/8
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Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
9/8
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
13/8
10/8
Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
11/8
Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Simple Beat 19
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
Metronome 12
12/8
Pattern
Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
14/8
Metronome 12
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
Metronome 12
Beat
Metronome 12
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 13
Kick & Hi-Hat
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
Simple Beat 110
Swing 12
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Pattern
Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Simple Beat 17
Groove Beat 12
Simple Beat 14
5/4
8/8
Metronome 12
Metronome 12
Simple Beat 15
Downbeat Snare
Rock 15
Latin Rock 12
Groove Beat 15
Shuffle 16
1/2 Shuffle 12
16th Shuffle 12
Shuffle Reggae
Pop 13
Funk 13
Fusion 13
Swing
Beat
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
3/4
Pattern
Simple Beat 17
Groove Beat 12
Shuffle
Swing 12
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
15/8
Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
Simple Beat 16
Groove Beat 13
Bossa Feel
Samba Feel 12
909 Beat
909 Clap
Hi-Hat 12
Kick & Hi-Hat 12
Rim & Hi-Hat
Conga & Maracas
Metronome 12
Basic Operation
USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING and
CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be

carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out

the plug from the outlet
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace

parts within it (except when this manual
provides specific instructions directing you
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information
page.
Do not use or store in the following types of

locations
Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,
near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
Subject to salt exposure; or are
Humid; or are
Exposed to rain; or are
Dusty or sandy; or are
Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
Do not place in an unstable location
Disconnect everything before moving the unit
Immediately turn the unit off, remove the

AC adaptor from the outlet, and request
servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the Information
page when:
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC

adaptor and all cords coming from external
devices.
The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been

damaged; or
If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
onto the unit; or
The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
become wet); or
The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
Before cleaning the unit, turn it off and

unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 7).
Whenever you suspect the possibility of

lightning in your area, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the outlet.
Adults must provide supervision in places where

children are present
Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply
Always make sure that an adult is on hand

to provide supervision and guidance when
using the unit in places where children are
present.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before

cleaning
If there is a possibility of lightning strike,

disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet
Always turn the phantom power off

when connecting any device other than
condenser microphones that require
phantom power. You risk causing damage
if you mistakenly supply phantom power
to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other
devices that dont require such power. Be sure to check
the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by
referring to the manual that came with it.
(This instruments phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA Max)
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable

number of other devices
Do not force the units power-supply cord

to share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices. Be especially
careful when using extension cordsthe
total power used by all devices you have
connected to the extension cords outlet must never exceed
the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.
Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
Do not use overseas
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Before using the unit in overseas, consult

with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor,
as listed on the Information page.
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Do not excessively twist or bend the power

cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing
so can damage the cord, producing severed
elements and short circuits. Damaged cords
are fire and shock hazards!
Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its

output plugs, with wet hands when plugging
into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this
unit.
It
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it
Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with

wet hands
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy

objects on the unit.
Fr
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied

with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage
at the installation matches the input voltage
specified on the AC adaptors body. Other AC
adaptors may use a different polarity, or be
designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy

objects on it
De
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct

voltage
Try to prevent cords and cables from

becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
cables should be placed so they are out of
the reach of children.
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Make sure you always have the unit placed

so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never
place it on stands that could wobble, or on
inclined surfaces.
Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction

occurs
Manage cables for safety
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Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Do not place containers containing liquid

(e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never
allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable
objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water
or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may
cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other
malfunctions.
At regular intervals, you should unplug the

AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth
to wipe all dust and other accumulations
away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet whenever
the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.
Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the
power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
MIDI
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit

or its AC adaptor.
Dont allow foreign objects or liquids to enter

unit; never place containers with liquid on unit
Periodically clean the AC adaptors plug
USB
The power to this unit will be turned off

automatically after a predetermined amount
of time has passed since it was last used
for playing music, or its buttons or controls
were operated (Auto Off function). If you
do not want the power to be turned off automatically,
disengage the Auto Off function (p. 22).
This unit, either alone or in combination with

an amplifier and headphones or speakers,
may be capable of producing sound levels
that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Do not operate for a long period of time at
a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
To prevent conductor damage, always grasp

the AC adaptor by its body or its plug when
disconnecting it from this unit or from a
power outlet.
System
Concerning the Auto Off function
Avoid extended use at high volume
When disconnecting an AC adaptor, grasp it by the

plug
FX
Even with the power switch turned off, this

unit is not completely separated from its
main source of power. When the power
needs to be completely turned off, turn off
the power switch on the unit, then pull out
the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into
which you choose to connect the power cords plug should
be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.
WARNING
The unit and the AC adaptor should be

located so their location or position does not
interfere with their proper ventilation.
Rhythm
WARNING
Place in a well ventilated location
Phrase Memory
* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or

warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Track
Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
CAUTION
About the Symbols
Saving
About
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
Repairs and Data
Copyright
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet

that is being used by an electrical appliance that
is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or
air conditioner). Depending on the way in which
the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise
may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce
audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate
electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to

make a backup of the data stored within it; or you
may prefer to write down the needed information.
Although we will do our utmost to preserve the
data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs,
in some cases, such as when the memory section
is physically damaged, restoration of the stored
content may be impossible. Roland assumes no
liability concerning the restoration of any stored
content that has been lost.
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long

hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
Additional Precautions
It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,

video recording, copy or revision of a third partys
copyrighted work (musical work, video work,
broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether
in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease,
perform, or broadcast it without the permission of
the copyright owner.
Do not use this product for purposes that could
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
through your use of this product.
To prevent malfunction and equipment failure,

always make sure to turn off the power on all your
equipment before you make any connections.
Placement
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers)
may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change
the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away
from the source of interference.
This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of
such receivers.
Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the
vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when
receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.
Should you experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater
distance from this unit, or switch them off.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place
it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside
an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to
temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or
discolor the unit.
When moved from one location to another where
the temperature and/or humidity is very different,
water droplets (condensation) may form inside
the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore,
before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for
several hours, until the condensation has completely
evaporated.
Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet
may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the
rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you
do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or
move accidentally.
Do not place containers or anything else containing
liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid
has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to
promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.
Maintenance
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft,
dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened
with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth
impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with
a soft, dry cloth.
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the

result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc.
To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of
data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups
of the data youve stored in the unit.
Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
The copyright of content in this product (the sound

waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns,
phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved
by Roland Corporation.
Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize
said content for the creating, performing, recording
and distributing original musical works.
Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to
extract said content in original or modified form, for
the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said
content or making them available on a computer
network.
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables
internal elements.
To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the
units volume at reasonable levels.
When you need to transport the unit, package it
in the box (including padding) that it came in, if
possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent
packaging materials.
Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, etc. ; sold separately). By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/
or damage to the unit.
Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to
this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound
level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For
information on cable specifications, contact the
manufacturer of the cable.
The explanations in this manual include illustrations
that depict what should typically be shown by
the display. Note, however, that your unit may
incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system
(e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually
see in the display may not always match what
appears in the manual.
MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a

patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor
architecture, which was developed by Technology
Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
technology from the TPL Group.
) and SDHC logo (
The SD logo (
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
) are
ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media

Technologies GmbH.
This product contains eCROS integrated software
platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of
eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
Roland, BOSS and LOOP STATION are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Company names and product names appearing
in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Basic Operation
Index
MIDI
Appendix
O
One-Shot (1Shot). . . . . . . . . . . . 12
original tempo. . . . . . . . . . . 14, 27
OutLevelSel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
[OUTPUT LEVEL] knob . . . . . . . 23
Overdub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4
Overdub Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
S
Sampling Frequency. . . . . . . . . 26
Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Single Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Single Play Change . . . . . . . . . . 15
Source Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
StartMode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
[START/STOP] button . . . . . . . . . 5
Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 29
Sys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
USB
H
headphones. . . . . . . . . . . 6, 19, 23
N
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
26
26
10
10
11
System
F
Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fade Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
footswitches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FS-5U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FS-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FX Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
W
WAV file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WAV file formats. . . . . . . . . . . . .
[WRITE] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WriteUsrSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FX
E
[EDIT] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Error Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
EV-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
expression pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
M
Measure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Memory Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 28
MIDI Omni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI PC Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI Rx Ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI SyncSrc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI Tx Ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MULTI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
R
Rec Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4
REDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 19
Rhythm: Beat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RHYTHM [EDIT] button . . . . . . . 5
Rhythm: Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rhythm: Line Out. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rhythm Pattern. . . . . . . . . . 19, 32
Rhythm: Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rhythm: PlayCount. . . . . . . . . . 19
Rhythm: Rec Count. . . . . . . . . . 19
RHYTHM [START/STOP] button. 5
Rhythm: Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
U
UNDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
[UNDO/REDO] button. . . . . . . . . 4
USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26
USB Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB audio/MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
USB Audio Routing . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
USB IN Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB mass storage. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
USB Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB Out Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
UsrSet (User Set). . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rhythm
D
Data Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DC IN jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
demo data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Q
Quantize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
T
Tap Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
[TAP TEMPO] button. . . . . . . . . . 5
Target Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TargetTrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 14, 15, 25
TempoSync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 12
Track Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Track FX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 12, 20
[TRACK FX] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Phrase Memory
C
Clear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Comp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Comp Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Copy Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
cord hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Count-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
L
LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LineOutLevel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LINE OUTPUT jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Load UsrSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loop Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Loop Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loop Quantize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loop Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
P
Pan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
parameter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PhantomPower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PHONES jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
phrase memory. . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 15
phrase memory tempo . . . . 5, 15
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PlayLevel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Play Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Play Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
[POWER] switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Track
B
Beat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bit Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
I
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Initialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INPUT AUX jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Input FX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 20
[INPUT FX] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
INPUT INST jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Input Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
[INPUT LEVEL] knob. . . . . . . . . . . 6
InputLineOut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
INPUT MIC jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Saving
A
All Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
[ALL START/STOP] button. . 4, 16
Assign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Assign Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Assign Src Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Assign Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Assign Target. . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Auto Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
English
De
Fr
It
Es
Pt
Nl
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Specifications
BOSS RC-505: Loop Station
INPUT MIC (variable): -40 dBu (typ.), -10 dBu (max)
Nominal Input Level
INPUT INST (variable): -10 dBu (typ.), +4 dBu (max)
Mass Storage Class
USB
Audio/MIDI
INPUT AUX: -20 dBu
INPUT MIC jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC

48 V, 10 mA Max)
INPUT MIC: 4 k ohms

Input Impedance
INPUT INST (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
INPUT INST: 200 k ohms
INPUT AUX jack: Stereo miniature phone type
INPUT AUX: 22 k ohms

Nominal Output
Level
LINE OUT: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
LINE OUT: 2 k ohms
Recommended Load
Impedance
LINE OUT: 10 k ohms or greater
PHONES jack: 1/4-inch Stereo phone type

Connectors
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

USB port: USB Type B
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 3 hours (stereo)

Recording/Playback
Maximum Phrase Memory: 99

Number of Tracks: 5
Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)
INPUT FX/TRACK FX
Effect Type
FILTER, PHASER, FLANGER, SYNTH, LO-FI,

GUITAR TO BASS, TRANSPOSE, ROBOT, VOCAL DIST,
VOCODER, COMP, EQ, ISOLATOR, OCTAVE, PAN, SLICER,
DELAY, TAPE ECHO, GRANULAR DELAY, CHORUS, REVERB,
BEAT REPEAT *1, BEAT SHIFT *1, BEAT SCATTER *1,
VINYL FLICK *1
MASTER FX
COMP, REVERB
*1 TRACK FX only
Rhythm Type
85
Display
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
36
LINE OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch Stereo phone

type
DC IN jack
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Current Draw
420 mA
Dimensions
420 (W) x 210 (D) x 68 (H) mm

16-9/16 (W) x 8-5/16 (D) x 2-11/16 (H) inches
1.4 kg
Weight
3 lbs 2 oz
Accessories
Options
(sold separately)
AC adaptor
Owners manual
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, FV-500L, FV-500H
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/
or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.
Memo
For EU Countries
For China
For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
For the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
For Korea
WARNING
For C.A. US (Proposition 65)
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Telephone :
RC-505
Effector
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
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Owners Manual

* This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 9599).

Playing a Count-In When Recording (Recording Count-In). 19

Overview of the RC-505

How the RC-505 is organized

System Settings (settings that apply to the entire RC-505)

What is a rhythm? (p. 19)

What is the Input FX and Track FX? (p. 20)

What are system settings? (p. 22)

Recording versus Overdub

Basic Operation Guide

Cancelling a Recording/Overdub (Undo)

You can adjust the input level.

Heres how to cancel recording/overdubbing for a track.

Input FX, Track FX

Three types of effect settings are stored in buttons

* Redo is only available for overdub.

2. Press the [ / ] button of the track that you want to undo/

Press a button [A][C] to make it light.

3. Press the [UNDO/REDO] button once again to return to the

Turning an Effect Off

Press the lit button [A][C] to make it go dark.

Adjusts the Volume

Turn the [INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knob.

To Change the Effect Type

Adjusts the volume of the RC-505.

1. Press a button [A][C] to make it light.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.

Starting All Tracks Simultaneously

Starting All Tracks Simultaneously

Stopping All Tracks Simultaneously

Adjusting the Volume of the Tracks 15

The loop indicator shows the

To perform recording, overdub, and playback, press the [ / ]

Loop playback will occur if a phrase exists.

Recording will start when

Play back the loop.

The track will be cleared.

Basic Operation Guide

The Play Screen

Level Meter Indication

Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob.

Shows the playback level of tracks 15.

Shows the parameters of tracks 15.

Phrase memory number

Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings

You can use the system setting Display

Editing the RC-505s settings is a simple and consistent procedure.

] [ ] buttons to select the desired parameter.

Edit the value

2. Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the save-destination.

Setting the Tempo

In addition to the five tracks, the RC-505 can also

Changing the Rhythm Volume or Settings

1. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button.

1. Press the RHYTHM [EDIT] button.

Outputting the Rhythm Only to Headphones

Hold down the [TAP TEMPO] button.

Adjusting the Tempo

Returning to the Original Tempo

Press the [TAP TEMPO] button several times at intervals of the

If you want, you can output the rhythm only to headphones as a

Basic Operation Guide